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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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SUMMARY:Iceman Cometh Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This landmark point-to-point mountain-bike race travels roughly 30 miles through the Pere Marquette State Forest before finishing at Timber Ridge in Traverse City. \nLocation: Kalkaska to Traverse City
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/iceman-cometh-challenge/
LOCATION:Timber Ridge Resort\, 4050 E. Hammond Rd.\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTSTAMP:20261008T124115Z
CREATED:20261008T124115Z
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UID:2787-1795651200-1795651200@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:Traverse City Turkey Trot
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Thanksgiving at the 19th annual Traverse City Turkey Trot\, presented by 4Front Credit Union\, on November 26\, 2026. \nThe 5 Mile Flyer starts at 8:45 a.m. Eastern\, followed by the 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. The event is based at 123 E. Eleventh Street in Traverse City and welcomes families and pets. \nVisit the official registration page for course details\, entry options and the latest event information.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/traverse-city-turkey-trot/
LOCATION:Traverse City Turkey Trot – Eleventh Street\, 123 E. Eleventh St.\, Traverse City\, Michigan\, 49684
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTSTAMP:20261008T124220Z
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UID:2790-1795651200-1795737599@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:Iron Mountain–Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Start Thanksgiving with the Iron Mountain–Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on November 26\, 2026. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. Central Time at Northern Lights YMCA – Dickinson Center\, 800 Crystal Lake Boulevard #110 in Iron Mountain. \nThe course starts and finishes at the YMCA and travels through nearby neighborhoods. Families\, strollers and dogs are welcome\, with a youth division for ages 12 and under. \nVisit the official registration page for entry details\, course information and updates.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/iron-mountain-kingsford-turkey-trot-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Northern Lights YMCA – Dickinson Center\, 800 Crystal Lake Blvd #110\, Iron Mountain\, Michigan\, 49801
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20261008T124311Z
CREATED:20261008T124311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T124311Z
UID:2793-1796428800-1796428800@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:Charlevoix Hot Cocoa Run
DESCRIPTION:The Charlevoix Hot Cocoa Run returns December 5\, 2026 with a 5K and a one-mile fun run beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern. \nThe event is based at Charlevoix Running Company\, 327 Bridge Street\, with the race starting on Ferry Street. Enjoy hot cocoa and a finish-line mug while supporting the Rayder Den and holiday food bags for local elementary students. Timing is unofficial\, with a clock at the finish. \nVisit the official registration page for entry details and the latest event information.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/charlevoix-hot-cocoa-run/
LOCATION:Charlevoix Running Company\, 327 Bridge St.\, Charlevoix\, Michigan\, 49720
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261008T124503Z
CREATED:20261008T124355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T124503Z
UID:2796-1796428800-1796601599@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Snocross Rounds 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Snocross opens its 2026–27 season with Rounds 1 and 2 at Northern Power Race Park in Mancelona on December 5–6\, 2026. \nThe opening weekend brings racers from Michigan and beyond to 2201 Valley Road. The organizer lists the event from 9 a.m. Saturday through 5 p.m. Sunday\, Eastern Time. \nVisit Northern Power Race Park’s official event page for registration\, spectator details and schedule updates.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/michigan-snocross-rounds-1-2/
LOCATION:Northern Power Race Park\, 2201 Valley Rd.\, Mancelona\, Michigan\, 49659
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTSTAMP:20261008T124608Z
CREATED:20261008T124608Z
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UID:2800-1796947200-1797119999@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:AMSOIL Mt. Zion Snocross National
DESCRIPTION:The AMSOIL Mt. Zion Snocross National opens the 2026–27 national snocross season in Ironwood on December 11–12\, 2026. \nWatch national-level snowmobile racing at Mt. Zion Ski Hill\, E4946 Jackson Road. The season opener brings professional and amateur racers to the western Upper Peninsula. \nVisit the official AMSOIL Championship Snocross event page for tickets\, the race schedule and event updates as they become available.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/amsoil-mt-zion-snocross-national-2/
LOCATION:Mt. Zion Ski Hill\, E4946 Jackson Rd.\, Ironwood\, Michigan\, 49938
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20261008T124647Z
CREATED:20261008T124647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T124647Z
UID:2803-1797552000-1797724799@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:Snowcross World Cup
DESCRIPTION:The Snowcross World Cup comes to Northern Power Race Park in Mancelona on December 18–19\, 2026. \nThe United States opening rounds will take place at 2201 Valley Road\, with the organizer listing the event from 2 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday\, Eastern Time. Northern Power Race Park is partnering with RES Race Event Sweden for the World Cup\, followed by rounds in Sweden in April 2027. \nVisit the official event page for registration\, spectator information and schedule updates.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/snowcross-world-cup/
LOCATION:Northern Power Race Park\, 2201 Valley Rd.\, Mancelona\, Michigan\, 49659
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270124
DTSTAMP:20261007T203946Z
CREATED:20260821T112219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T203946Z
UID:2497-1800576000-1800748799@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:Noquemanon Ski Marathon
DESCRIPTION:A signature Upper Peninsula Nordic event offering classic and freestyle races on the Noquemanon Trail Network\, including its celebrated point-to-point marathon. \nLocation: Marquette County
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/noquemanon-ski-marathon-2/
LOCATION:Al Quaal Recreation Area\, 501 Poplar St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270207
DTSTAMP:20260824T154933Z
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UID:2607-1801353600-1801958399@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:International 500 Snowmobile Race Week
DESCRIPTION:The International 500 brings professional snowmobile racers and fans to Sault Ste. Marie for a full week of time trials\, racing\, family activities\, and the 500-lap main event on the renowned one-mile ice oval.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/international-500-snowmobile-race-week-2/
LOCATION:Michigan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270215
DTSTAMP:20260824T154138Z
CREATED:20260824T150435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T154138Z
UID:2611-1802217600-1802649599@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Ice Fest
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Ice Fest welcomes climbers of all ability levels to Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for ice-climbing classes\, backcountry adventures\, presentations from leading climbers\, and community gatherings.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/michigan-ice-fest/
LOCATION:Michigan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270216
DTSTAMP:20260821T140553Z
CREATED:20260821T112418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T140553Z
UID:2499-1802304000-1802735999@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:UP200\, Midnight Run & Jack Pine 30
DESCRIPTION:Three sled-dog races showcase the Upper Peninsula in winter\, led by the 228-mile UP200—an Iditarod qualifier—along with the 82-mile Midnight Run and 26-mile Jack Pine 30. \nLocation: Marquette\, Grand Marais and Gwinn
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/up200-midnight-run-jack-pine-30/
LOCATION:Michigan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270215
DTSTAMP:20260824T154208Z
CREATED:20260824T150503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T154208Z
UID:2613-1802304000-1802649599@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:Labatt Blue U.P. Pond Hockey Championship
DESCRIPTION:Teams and spectators gather on Moran Bay in downtown St. Ignace for four-on-four outdoor hockey during the twentieth annual Labatt Blue U.P. Pond Hockey Championship.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/labatt-blue-u-p-pond-hockey-championship/
LOCATION:Michigan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270215
DTSTAMP:20261007T202956Z
CREATED:20260824T150402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T202956Z
UID:2609-1802476800-1802649599@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:North American Vasa Festival of Races
DESCRIPTION:The North American Vasa is a two-day Traverse City winter festival featuring cross-country ski and fatbike races on the Vasa Pathway\, with distances and events for elite\, recreational\, junior\, and adaptive athletes.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/north-american-vasa-festival-of-races/
LOCATION:Timber Ridge Resort\, 4050 E. Hammond Rd.\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20260824T154317Z
CREATED:20260824T150522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T154317Z
UID:2615-1803600000-1803859199@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:CopperDog
DESCRIPTION:CopperDog brings competitive sled-dog teams\, volunteers\, and spectators together for a multi-day race weekend through Calumet\, Laurium\, Eagle Harbor\, Copper Harbor\, and surrounding Keweenaw communities.
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/copperdog/
LOCATION:Michigan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270314
DTSTAMP:20260821T140639Z
CREATED:20260821T112159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T140639Z
UID:2501-1804896000-1804982399@greatlakessportscommission.org
SUMMARY:UP Health System Great Bear Chase
DESCRIPTION:A skier-focused weekend on the Swedetown Trails with classic\, freestyle\, skiathlon\, youth\, and Para Nordic distances for a wide range of ages and abilities. \nLocation: Calumet
URL:https://greatlakessportscommission.org/event/up-health-system-great-bear-chase/
LOCATION:Michigan
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